January 20, 2025
This Executive Order, issued on January 20, 2025, revokes a broad set of executive orders and actions from the previous administration. The stated purpose is to undo policies perceived as inflationary, illegal, or radical, with a focus on removing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, immigration policies, climate regulations, and public health mandates.
The order directs federal agencies to immediately cease the implementation of certain policies and requires further review of additional executive actions for potential rescission.
Key Changes & Revocations
The executive order revokes over 70 executive orders and memoranda, with major impacts on racial equity, climate policy, healthcare, education, immigration, and labor regulations. Key revoked orders include:
- Racial & Gender Equity Initiatives:
- EO 13985 (Advancing Racial Equity)
- EO 14035 (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce)
- EO 14020 (White House Gender Policy Council)
- EO 14021 (Protecting Against Sex, Gender, and Orientation Discrimination in Education)
- Climate & Environmental Policies:
- EO 13990 (Climate Crisis & Federal Environmental Protections)
- EO 14008 (Tackling Climate Change at Home & Abroad)
- EO 14057 (Clean Energy & Federal Sustainability Initiative)
- EO 14030 (Climate-Related Financial Risk Regulations)
- Healthcare & COVID-19 Policies:
- EO 13987, EO 13995-14000 (Federal COVID-19 Response, Testing, and Vaccine Programs)
- EO 14009 (Strengthening Medicaid and Affordable Care Act)
- EO 14089 (Lowering Prescription Drug Costs)
- Immigration Policies:
- EO 13993 (Revision of Civil Immigration Enforcement Policies)
- EO 14010 (Regional Migration Framework & Asylum Processing)
- EO 14011 (Task Force on Family Reunification)
- EO 14012 (Restoring Trust in Legal Immigration Systems)
- Labor & Workers’ Rights:
- EO 14003 (Protecting the Federal Workforce)
- EO 14006 (Phasing Out Privately Operated Prisons)
- EO 14075 (Advancing LGBTQ+ Rights in the Workplace)
- EO 14069 (Pay Equity & Transparency in Federal Contracting)
- Voting Rights & Government Transparency:
- EO 14019 (Promoting Access to Voting)
- EO 13989 (Ethics Commitments for Executive Branch Personnel)
- Infrastructure & Economic Policies:
- EO 14052 (Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act Implementation)
- EO 14082 (Implementation of Inflation Reduction Act Energy Policies)
- Other Notable Revocations:
- EO 14015 (Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Office)
- EO 14027 (Establishment of Climate Change Support Office)
- EO 14099 (Ending COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for Federal Workers)
- EO 14110 (Safe & Trustworthy AI Development Regulations)
Potential Impacts
1. Social & Civil Rights:
- DEI policies removed: Federal diversity and equity programs may be defunded or eliminated, potentially impacting government hiring practices and access to government services for marginalized communities.
- LGBTQ+ protections repealed: Could lead to increased legal disputes over discrimination in workplaces, schools, and public spaces.
- Voting rights rollback: The removal of EO 14019 may limit federal efforts to expand voter registration access.
2. Climate & Environmental Impact:
- Regulatory rollbacks: The revocation of multiple climate orders weakens clean energy policies, emissions reductions, and environmental protections, potentially leading to increased fossil fuel production.
- Infrastructure & energy shift: Scaling back Inflation Reduction Act energy provisions may slow renewable energy projects and shift focus toward traditional energy industries.
3. Healthcare & Pandemic Response:
- End of COVID-19 federal response programs: This could reduce funding for pandemic preparedness and public health initiatives.
- Changes to Medicaid & ACA regulations: The impact depends on whether Congress or states act to maintain funding and coverage options.
4. Immigration & Border Security:
- Tighter enforcement: The revocation of asylum & legal immigration reforms may lead to stricter deportation policies and a harder path for immigrants seeking legal status.
- Border security focus: Could redirect resources to border enforcement and detention, possibly increasing deportations.
5. Economic & Business Effects:
- Business deregulation: Reductions in labor protections, climate risk regulations, and DEI requirements may benefit large corporations but could also increase worker disputes and lawsuits.
- Lower corporate compliance costs: Removing climate-related financial disclosures and pay transparency mandates may reduce regulatory costs for businesses.
- Possible rise in prescription drug costs due to the rollback of EO 14089.
6. Government Ethics & Transparency:
- Repeal of Ethics Pledge (EO 13989): May reduce conflict-of-interest restrictions for government officials.
- Dissolution of Presidential Advisory Groups: Multiple advisory groups (including on science, technology, education, and policing reform) are eliminated, possibly reducing expert-driven policymaking.
Broader Impact on the U.S.
This order dramatically shifts federal priorities, effectively reversing much of the previous administration’s social equity, climate, public health, and regulatory oversight policies. The move signals a return to more conservative governance, with emphasis on deregulation, stricter immigration policies, and economic growth via reduced government intervention.
While businesses and industries may benefit from fewer regulations, civil rights advocates, environmental groups, and public health organizations may see this as a significant setback. The full impact will depend on Congress, legal challenges, and state-level actions to counter or support these changes.
See the full EO here:
